EP2609405A1 - Method and device for detecting the weight of a wire supply - Google Patents
Method and device for detecting the weight of a wire supplyInfo
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- EP2609405A1 EP2609405A1 EP11760978.4A EP11760978A EP2609405A1 EP 2609405 A1 EP2609405 A1 EP 2609405A1 EP 11760978 A EP11760978 A EP 11760978A EP 2609405 A1 EP2609405 A1 EP 2609405A1
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- weight
- storage unit
- wire supply
- wire
- measuring
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01G—WEIGHING
- G01G17/00—Apparatus for or methods of weighing material of special form or property
- G01G17/04—Apparatus for or methods of weighing material of special form or property for weighing fluids, e.g. gases, pastes
- G01G17/06—Apparatus for or methods of weighing material of special form or property for weighing fluids, e.g. gases, pastes having means for controlling the supply or discharge
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01G—WEIGHING
- G01G23/00—Auxiliary devices for weighing apparatus
- G01G23/18—Indicating devices, e.g. for remote indication; Recording devices; Scales, e.g. graduated
- G01G23/36—Indicating the weight by electrical means, e.g. using photoelectric cells
- G01G23/37—Indicating the weight by electrical means, e.g. using photoelectric cells involving digital counting
- G01G23/3728—Indicating the weight by electrical means, e.g. using photoelectric cells involving digital counting with wireless means
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- the invention relates to a method for detecting the weight of a wire supply located in a storage unit, wherein the weight of the storage unit including wire supply is measured and fed to an evaluation, and the falling below a predetermined residual value of the weight of the wire supply is displayed.
- the invention further relates to a device for detecting the weight of a wire supply located in a storage unit, with a device for measuring the weight of the storage unit including wire supply, connected to the measuring device means for evaluating the measured values and possibly a display for indicating the falling below a predetermined residual value the weight of the wire supply.
- the invention relates to a carriage for arranging a storage unit with a wire supply, arranged therewith wheels or the like. , And with an above-mentioned device for detecting the weight of befindli ⁇ chen in the storage unit wire supply.
- Welding process with consumable welding wire requires the feeding of the welding wire.
- the welding wire in corresponding storage units, such as wire drums, spools, drums or the like., Provided.
- the welding wires are provided, for example, in units weighing 250kg.
- the wire supply is used up at different rates.
- the change of wire supply can be done manually, semi-automatically or fully automatically.
- the AT 10 622 Ul describes a method and apparatus for conveying a filler material, wherein the change of the additional material, is automatically performed in the ⁇ particular the welding wire.
- the production process has to be interrupted because the end of the wire supply has been recognized too late, the quality of the manufactured products may be compromised. For example, a weld must be interrupted if the welding wire goes out during the welding process and the welding process is continued after changing the welding wire.
- EP 468 953 A2 describes a method and a device for automatic or semi-automatic welding, wherein the weight of the welding wire in a storage unit is determined in order to minimize stoppages in stock replacement and interruptions of larger welds. With knowledge of the respective weight of the supply of wire can be timely a change of
- Wire reserve are initiated.
- a disadvantage of this method and this device is that due to the relatively high measuring range over the total weight of the storage unit, the accuracy, especially at the end of the wire supply is relatively low. To compensate for such inaccuracies a higher tolerance is allowed, which is why a wire change is usually made earlier than necessary and the remaining wire supply is not used and discarded in the storage unit to be replaced.
- the object of the present invention is therefore in the Creation of an above-mentioned method and a device mentioned above for detecting the weight of a wire storage located in a storage unit, which can be minimized due to the determined, optimal change time, the service life when changing the wire supply and the amount of unused wire supply can be reduced.
- the object of the invention is achieved in terms of the method in that the measurement of the weight of the storage unit including wire supply is made below a threshold value of the weight, while when exceeding the threshold value of the weight, the maximum measured value is displayed. Erfindungsge measure is thus provided that the weight measurement of Drahtvor board is made only at a certain partial weight of the wire supply. By this reduction of the measuring range, a higher accuracy of the measurement in the lower weight range, which is indeed interesting for a wire change, can be achieved.
- the weight of the wire supply in the range above the threshold value is not recorded in quantitative form, but only the maximum measured value is displayed, which informs the user that the weight is above the threshold value.
- the measurement can be made at a welding wire ⁇ stock, which has a total weight of 250kg in full condition, only when it falls below a threshold value of 100 Kg.
- the measurement can be made with high accuracy and, knowing the empty weight of the stock unit and the thickness and material of the wire, can be deduced very accurately on the remaining remaining length of the wire, in particular welding wire. It is also achieved that on the size, in particular on the total weight of the used storage unit of the welding wire, no consideration must be taken, so for example, different storage units with 250kg or also 500kg can be used without mechanical adjustments. Accordingly, the accuracy of the weight query continues to be ensured and independent of the total weight.
- the measurement ⁇ values of the weight of the stock unit including the wire supply may be supplied wirelessly or wired to the evaluation device.
- the falling below the predetermined residual value of the weight of the wire supply can be displayed acoustically or visually.
- the threshold value of the weight can be adjusted by applying an opposing force to the storage unit including wire supply and the measurement of the weight of the storage unit including wire supply are made only below the weight of the storage unit including wire supply below the threshold, the storage unit is raised by the opposing force. This ensures that the measurement is made only when the weight of the storage unit including wire supply below the threshold set by the counter force, where ⁇ gene at higher weight of the storage unit including wire supply, the measuring device is protected from overloading.
- the counterforce can be applied by various measures, such as corresponding coil springs.
- characteristics of the storage unit and the wire supply such as the empty weight of the storage unit, the length of the wire supply, the material and the diameter of the wire, or the like. entered, calculated and / or selected and the Auswer ⁇ te skills are supplied, can be calculated on the weight of the storage unit including wire supply very accurately the remaining length of the wire supply.
- the characteristics of the storage unit and the wire supply automatically detected and fed to the evaluation.
- an identification element located on the storage unit can be read out and the corresponding data supplied to the evaluation device.
- the identification element can be formed, for example, by a barcode or an RFID transponder.
- the current length of the wire supply is calculated from the recorded weight of the storage unit including wire supply taking into account the above-mentioned characteristics of the storage unit and the wire supply.
- the calculated current length of the remaining wire supply can be permanently displayed or even made available only on request.
- an automatic change of the storage unit is made or initiated.
- a feed unit can automatically become a new one
- Storage unit moves and recorded the wire supply of this new storage unit and supplied, for example, the welding machine. Such an automatic change of one
- the object of the invention is also achieved by an above-mentioned device for detecting the weight of a supply of wire in a storage unit, wherein the measuring device for measuring the weight of the storage unit with the wire supply below a threshold value of the weight of
- Storage unit including wire supply is designed to display the maximum reading when exceeding the weight of the storage unit including wire supply above the threshold.
- the measuring range can be reduced and the accuracy of the weight measurement and thus the length detection of the wire can be substantially increased.
- the measuring range limitation can be realized by different mechanical or also electronic constructions. Thus, it does not matter which total weight the storage unit has, since the weight measuring range is limited and above this limit no measurement takes place.
- a movable measuring platform for the arrangement of the storage unit including wire supply is provided and arranged the measuring device between the measuring platform and a lower platform.
- the threshold value can be set by means for applying a counterforce corresponding to the threshold value to the weight of the measuring platform together with the supply of wire stock and the measuring device for measuring the weight of the measuring platform together with the stock unit
- Wire supply be formed below this reaction force and rest on exceeding the weight of the measuring platform with the storage unit including wire supply the measuring platform on the frame.
- This is a possible robust construction in which the measuring device ⁇ is safely protected by the contact of the measuring platform on the frame against overload and only when falling of the weight below the predetermined threshold value, the measurement is started. This considerably improves the resolution of the measured value, since the measuring range only has to be designed for the lower subrange and no longer on the total weight of the wire stock.
- the means for applying a counter-force can for example be formed by at least one preferably arranged between the frame and the lower platform with the measuring device Fede ⁇ Rdevice.
- the measuring device Fede ⁇ Rdevice For example, four coil springs can be provided, which are completely compressed when the threshold value of the weight is exceeded and lift the measuring platform from the frame and release the measuring device only when it falls below the threshold value of the weight.
- an automatic activation of the measuring device is created by the lifting of the platform essentially the measuring device to starts measuring.
- the measuring device contains strain gauges.
- the correspondingly mounted strain gauges change due to deformations their electrical resistance, which is processed accordingly for a conclusion on the weight of the storage unit.
- a device for detecting an identification element located on the storage unit is provided and connected to the measuring device or the evaluation device.
- the identification element which may be formed for example by a barcode or RFID transponder, are important characteristics about the storage unit and therein wire stock, such. the empty weight of the storage unit, the total length of the wire supply, the material and the diameter of the wire and / or the like, stored, which are required for the evaluation of the measured data and for a calculation of the actual length of the wire in the storage unit.
- the identification data need not necessarily contain or be stored in the identification element, but it may also be just a unique identifier on the identification element, via which the corresponding characteristic data can be extracted from a table or a corresponding database.
- the measuring device is connected to an interface for transmitting the measured values of the weight to the evaluation device or a data network.
- the recorded measured values of the weight of the storage unit together with the wire supply can be transmitted wirelessly or by wire to an evaluation device, which need not necessarily be arranged on the device itself, or via a data network to other locations.
- the interface for transmitting the measured values is formed by a plug connection for the wired transmission of the measured values of the weight to the evaluation device or the data network, transmission errors due to electromagnetic interference can be prevented.
- the evaluation device is designed to calculate the length of the wire supply due to the measured weight and stored characteristic data. As already mentioned above, knowing the empty weight of the stock unit of the diameter and the material of the wire from the weight can be recalculated to the length of the wire.
- a memory for storing the measured values is provided in the device. As a result, the measured values are available for later evaluations.
- the device can be handled more easily together with the storage unit with the wire supply.
- the object of the invention is also achieved by a carriage mentioned above, which is equipped with a device described above for detecting the weight, located in the storage unit wire supply.
- At least one docking element for docking with a corresponding counterpart is provided in the carriage.
- the measurement data of the detection device from the vehicle for example, to a welding machine or the like. Be transmitted.
- a supply of electronic components contained in the vehicle can be carried out with electrical energy via a plug connection contained in the docking element.
- Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of a welding apparatus
- Fig. 2 is a partially sectioned and schematic representation an embodiment of a device for detecting the
- Fig. 3 is a partially cut-away and schematic illustration of an embodiment of a device for detecting the weight of a wire supply in a middle position
- Fig. 4 is a partially cut-away and schematic illustration of an embodiment of a device for detecting the weight of a wire supply in an upper position
- Fig. 5 is a further partially sectioned view of a
- Trolley-formed device for detecting the weight of a wire supply
- FIG. 6 shows a schematic course of a measurement signal resulting from the method according to the invention as a function of the weight of a wire supply.
- Fig. 1 shows a welding apparatus 1 for a wide variety of processes such as e.g. MIG / MAG welding or IG / TIG welding or electrode welding processes, double wire / tandem welding, plasma or soldering, etc.
- the welding apparatus 1 comprises a power source 2 with one arranged therein
- Power unit 3 a control device 4 and other components and lines not shown, such as a switching element, control valves, etc ..
- the control device 4 is connected for example to a control valve which in a supply line for a gas 5, in particular a protective gas, such as C0 2 , helium or argon and the like. , is arranged between a gas storage 6 and a welding torch 7 and a burner.
- a wire feed device 8 which is customary for MIG / MAG welding, are controlled, via a supply line a filler material or a welding wire 9 from a storage drum 10 and a wire reel in the field of
- Welding torch 7 is supplied.
- the wire feeder 8 in the welding device 1, in particular in the housing 11 of the power source 2, integrated and not, as shown in Fig. 1, positioned as an additional device on a trolley 12 be.
- the wire feeder 8 can also be placed directly on the welding machine 2 by the housing 11 of the
- Power source 2 is formed at the top for receiving the wire feeder 8. In this case, the carriage 12 can also be omitted.
- the wire feed unit 8 can also supply the welding wire 9 outside the welding torch 7 to the processing station, wherein a non-consumable electrode is preferably arranged in the welding torch 7, as is usual in TIG / TIG welding.
- the current for establishing an arc 13 between the electrode or the welding wire 9 and a workpiece 14 is supplied via a welding line (not shown) from the power part 3 of the power source 2, the welding torch 7, in particular the electrode or the welding wire 9.
- the work to be welded ⁇ piece 14 is connected via a further welding line for the further potential, particularly the ground cable to the power source 2, so that a current circuit can be established across the arc. 13
- a cooling device 15 For cooling the welding torch 7, it can be connected via a cooling device 15 with the interposition of possibly components, such as a flow monitor, to a liquid container, in particular a water container 16 with a fill level indicator 17.
- a cooling device 15 with the interposition of possibly components, such as a flow monitor, to a liquid container, in particular a water container 16 with a fill level indicator 17.
- the individual components of the welding system, that is, the current source 2, the wire feed device 8 and the cooling device 15, are designed such that they have corresponding projections or recesses, so that they can be safely stacked on each other or placed on each other.
- the welding device 1 in particular the power source 2, white ⁇ ters an input and / or output device 18, via which the different welding parameters, operating modes or
- the welding parameters, operating modes or welding programs set via the input and / or output device 18 are forwarded to the control device 4 and from this the individual components of the welding device 1 are subsequently activated or corresponding Setpoints for regulation or control specified.
- Welding device 1, in particular the power source 2 or the wire feeder 8 is connected.
- the welding torch 7 usually has a start switch (not shown), so that the arc 13 can be ignited by actuating the start switch.
- the welding torch 7 is equipped with a heat shield 20 ⁇ .
- Welding torch 7 is connected via a hose package 21 to the welding device 1, wherein the hose package 21 is attached via a bend protection 22 on the welding torch 7.
- the individual lines such as the versor ⁇ supply line or lines for the welding wire 9, for the gas 5, for the cooling circuit, for data transfer, etc., from the welding apparatus 1 to the welding torch 7, whereas the mass Cable prefers to be connected to the power source 2 separately.
- the welding torch 7 can be designed as an air-cooled welding torch 7, so that, for example, the cooling device 15 can be dispensed with.
- the welding unit 1 is formed at least by the current source ⁇ 2, the wire feed device 8 and the cooling device 15, which can also be arranged in a common housing.
- the welding unit 1 is formed at least by the current source ⁇ 2, the wire feed device 8 and the cooling device 15, which can also be arranged in a common housing.
- even more parts or components such as a grinding contactor 23 on the wire feeder 8 or an option carrier 24 at a holding Device 25 for the gas storage 6, etc. can be arranged or used.
- Figs. 2 to 4 each show a partially sectioned exporting ⁇ approximate shape of a device 26 for detecting the weight of a wire feedstock located in a storage unit 27, 28.
- the stock unit 27 is formed in the illustrated example by a wire barrel.
- the device 26 includes a measuring device 29 for measuring the weight of the storage unit 27 including Drahtvor ⁇ Council 28.
- the measuring device 29 may be formed for example by a measuring bridge with strain gauges.
- the measuring device 29 is connected to an evaluation device 30 for evaluating the measured values and possibly a display 34 for displaying the measured values.
- the analysis unit 30 and the display 34 need not necessarily be arranged on the apparatus 26, but can also be at another location in ⁇ play on the welding apparatus 1 itself may be disposed.
- the measuring device 29 is designed to measure the weight g of the storage unit 27 with the wire supply 28 below a threshold value g s of the weight g of the storage unit 27 together with the wire supply 28 and to display the maximum measured value when the weight g of the storage unit 27 together with the wire supply 28 is exceeded formed the threshold g s .
- This ensures that the weight measurement is started only at a Sectionge ⁇ weight of the wire supply 28 and thus can be performed with a higher accuracy.
- the measurement can only be started at 100 kg or below.
- a fully filled wire ⁇ stock 28 is shown in Fig. 2 with a weight of 250kg, whereas in Fig.
- an already partially emptied wire supply 28 is shown with a weight less than 100kg.
- the measuring platform 32 rests on the frame 33, whereas in FIG. 3 the weight is lower and the measuring platform 32 is lifted off the frame 33 and thus essentially the weight measurement is possible.
- the measurement of the weight below the threshold value g s , so that the end of the wire is known from ⁇ supply of the calculated length of wire 28, wherein the measurement according to the invention with relatively high accuracy - is made - for example, in 100 grams of steps. Accordingly, the measurement can be carried out until the measuring platform according to FIG. 4 is completely raised. According to the measurement of all ⁇ recently used to determine the change timing of the storage unit 27.
- the replacement time should be chosen when the following weld seam can not be welded to the existing wire supply 28 ". So there must be at least the immediately welded seam be completed Accordingly, the length is calculated from the measured weight and compared with the length required for the weld, and this comparison is essentially performed periodically or permanently, whereby the point of time change is known in advance.Of course, the time of change can be measured with a threshold or residual value g Be predetermined rest of the weight and / or set by the user, modified, optimized, etc.
- the storage unit 27 is disposed with the wire supply 28 on a movable measuring platform 32.
- a lower platform 36 on which the measuring device 29 is placed, arranged, wherein the lower platform 36 is also movable and moves substantially as the measuring platform 32nd
- the measuring device 29 is arranged between the lower platform 36 and the measuring platform 32. Accordingly, the measurement platform 32 to the measuring device 29 mon ⁇ advantage.
- four spring elements 37 are arranged, which apply a counterforce to the weight g of the measuring platform 32 together with the storage unit 27 and the wire supply 28.
- the lower platform 36 has a depression.
- the corner points of the platform 36 form a plane which rest on the spring elements 37, and the recess has a further plane on which the measuring device 29 is mounted.
- the planes are connected to each other, for example by sloping walls, at least two opposite walls are required.
- the measuring device 29 arranged in an intermediate space of these two levels of the lower platform ⁇ form 36.
- the size and shape of the lower platform 36 is adapted to the inner dimensions of the frame 33.
- the measurement platform 32 is fitted to the size and shape of the outer dimensions of the frame 33 at ⁇ , whereby it can rest on the frame 33 as shown in FIG. 2.
- the measuring platform 32 is essentially a plate, with an elevation being arranged on the underside of the measuring platform 32 for attachment to the measuring device 29.
- the size and shape of this increase is adjusted according to the size of the measuring device 29 and compensates for the difference in height.
- eccentric loads are compensated / compensated. That is to say, although the storage unit 27 must stand completely on the measuring platform 32, the center of gravity does not necessarily have to be in the center of the measuring platform 32. This is achieved by an appropriate arrangement of strain gauges (DMS) in the
- the weight g of the measuring platform 32 together with the storage unit 27 and wire supply 28 is greater than the counterforce F geren the Federele ⁇ elements 37 - that is above the threshold g s , so is the pressed down measuring platform 32 on the frame 33 and arranged elastic Elements on (FIG. 2) and the measuring device 29 is essentially deactivated. Accordingly, the spring elements 37 are compressed by the also pressed down lower platform 36. Thus, the lower platform 36 is pressed against the measuring platform 32 with the maximum pressure of the spring elements 37. As a result of the measuring device 29 is always the
- the measuring device is essentially deactivated.
- the device 26 remains until the spring elements 37, the lower platform 36 and thus the measuring platform 32 can lift so the weight g of the storage ⁇ unit 27 below the threshold g s decreases (see Fig. 3).
- the measuring platform 32 As soon as the weight g of the measuring platform 32, the storage unit 27 and the wire supply 28 is lower than the counterforce F geren of the spring elements 37 - ie below the threshold g s - the measuring platform 32 is raised above the lower platform 36 and the Ge ⁇ weight g the measuring platform 32 together with storage unit 27 and Wire supply 28 acts on the measuring device 29, which is activated thereby.
- the measurement is active and performed with the accuracy already described. Accordingly, the pressure of the spring members 37 on the lower platform 36 is reduced proportionally with decreasing weight g.
- the measured value of the measuring device 29 is reduced, since the pressure on the measuring device 29 decreases.
- the measuring device 29 is pressed against the measuring platform 32, so that the strain gauges (DMS) are loaded differently depending on the weight g.
- an identification element 31 located on the storage unit 27.
- This identification element 31 can be formed for example by a barcode or an RFID transponder or by a simple sticker, so that the user can read the data and enter / set. If a corresponding device 38 is provided for detecting the identification element 31, these characteristic data can be automatically transmitted via a wired or wireless Verbin ⁇ dung to the evaluation 30th.
- Evaluation unit 30 can be arranged in the area of measuring device 29 and / or externally, for example in welding device 1. Via an interface 39, the measured values of the Ge ⁇ Klobuk g to the external evaluation device 30 or a data network can be transmitted (not shown).
- the interface 39 can also be formed by a plug connection 40 for the wired transmission of the measured values of the weight g to the evaluation device 30 or a data network or the welding device 1.
- Via a memory 41 which is connected or integrated with the measuring device 29 and / or the evaluation device 30, measurement data can be stored.
- wheels 42 or the like can be arranged on the fixed frame 33, so that a carriage 43 is formed. Via a frame 33 connected to which handle 44, the carriage 43 can be operated and moved by hand.
- the construction of the detection device 26 according to the invention does not require that the storage unit 27 with the wire supply 28 must be arranged exactly in the middle of the measurement platform 32.
- DMS strain gauges
- the measured values of the strain gauges are evaluated by the measuring device 29, wherein, for example, a compensation and / or a notification of the measured values takes place. Accordingly, the result of this evaluation is transmitted to the evaluation unit 30.
- a docking element 45 arranged on the frame 33 is visible, which is coupled to the plug connection 40, via which at least the measured values of the measuring device 29 to the welding device 1 are visible can be transmitted.
- the carriage 43 has a handle 44, it is preferable to arrange the docking element 45 on the side of the frame 33 opposite the handle 44.
- 45 guides 46 are integrated in the frame 33 left / right and / or above / below the docking member. These guides 46 are used in accordance with the centering of the trolley 43, so that the docking element 45 is guided connected to the corresponding counterpart and contacted.
- the connector 40 may be mounted swinging with the guides 46, for example via compression springs, so that even with uneven and / or dirty wheels 42, the leadership and a secure contact is ensured.
- the carriage 43 can be performed in advance on the frame 33, so that the guides 46 are already aligned. Furthermore, it is possible that with a correct positioning of the trolley 43, this is indicated, for example, with an LED on the side of the handle 44 and thus this is visually displayed to the user. Accordingly, the user is also indicated that the power supply for the components of the trolley 43 as measuring device 29, evaluation device 30, etc. is given.
- the carriage 43 for receiving in an automatic wire changing device as described in AT 10 622 Ul, formed.
- the filler material is conveyed via a feed unit from the storage unit 27 via a delivery hose or a hose package to a welding or soldering process.
- the conveying device is designed to automatically change the filler material by the feed unit of the conveyor between two storage units 27 is movable with associated storage stations.
- the carriage 43 with the storage unit 27 is in the device according to AT 10 622 Ul, in particular frontally positioned, for this purpose an automatic coupling with the device for changing the wire, so that the data for the weight measurement and possibly additionally on the carriage 43rd input data can be transmitted to the welding device 1 and / or a robot, for example. That is, in such a device, two carriages 43 are arranged, said carriage 43 with a substantially empty storage unit 27 now decoupled in a simple form by the user by pulling out of the device and this is equipped with a new storage unit 27, the supply the welding process is performed by the storage unit 27 of the second carriage 43.
- the individual components such as the device for changing the wire, the carriage 43 and the welding machine 1 are interconnected, so that the data can be exchanged via a data ⁇ bus or wirelessly. It is possible that the management for the wire change and the weight measurement is independent of the welding process control, ie, that, for example, the evaluation unit 30 is arranged on the device for wire ⁇ change, which with the
- Welding device 1 communicates. Of course, it is also possible that of the control device of the welding device 1 the complete monitoring and settlement is carried out.
- the barrel carriage 43 is essentially modular, however removable ⁇ det, this can be applied in a variety of systems.
- the system can also be used to inform the user in good time about the wire end of a drum without automatic wire changes. It is also conceivable an early evaluation, for example, when announcing the total filling quantity on the remaining amount in percent.
- an early evaluation for example, when announcing the total filling quantity on the remaining amount in percent.
- different conclusions and statistics can be drawn on the welding system, such as material consumption over time, downtime of the system, etc ..
- FIG. 6 shows an example of a measuring course in the form of a diagram of the measuring signal of the measuring device 26 as a function of the weight g of the storage unit 27 with the wire supply
- the full supply of wire for example, has a weight of 250kg, whereas the measurement begins only at the threshold g s of 100kg. With a weight g above the threshold value g s , essentially no measurement is carried out and only the statement is made that the weight g is greater than that
- Threshold g s is. In this state, the measuring device 29 is referred to as deactivated. Below the threshold value g s , a corresponding measurement is made of the weight g of the storage unit 27 with the wire supply 28 with the aid of the activated measuring device
- the welding device 1 is designed such that the user can call up a menu item for entering the data for the wire supply 28 and these are thus stored in the welding device 1.
- the user is requested by the welder 1, the corresponding characteristics of the storage unit 27 and the wire supply 28, for example, the empty weight of the storage unit 27, the length of the wire supply 28, the material and the Diameter of the wire, or the like enter.
- These input data can be sent from the welding device 1 to the ejector. teech 30 or it is also possible that the evaluation is carried out directly from the welding machine 1 itself, ie, that the weight measurement of the wire supply 28 is connected via the interface 39 to the welder 1, so after querying the current weight, the welding device 1, the calculation performs for the existing wire length, since the basic data are entered or stored directly in the welding machine 1 and thus the remaining amount can be calculated in the storage unit 27. At the same time, the adjustment can be carried out to determine whether or not a complete welding process can be carried out without sacrificing quality with the existing supply quantity. It is also possible that in the welding machine 1 Ta ⁇ bells are stored for a variety of wire supplies 28, which can activate the user by simply selecting. It is also possible that an online access to the manufacturer of a wire store 28 can be established and the data can be downloaded online, in particular via the Internet, for the correspondingly used wire store 28.
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